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Down the ballot: Big day in Stevens' trial

 

Published 10/20/2008 by Domenico Montanaro at First Read

Today could be a very dramatic day in the Ted Stevens trial, including cross-examination of the senator, closing arguments, and (perhaps) jury deliberations. CONNECTICUT: New England's lone House Republican is mounting what could be the GOP's last stand. US Representative Christopher Shays, of Connecticut, the last remaining Republican representing New England in the US House, is fighting for his political life against a rising Democratic challenger and a backdrop of generalized voter anger and...( read more ) (link)

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